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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What color are the hills of the next island approached by the Spray?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) White.
2. Slocum recalls receiving a warm welcome when he arrived at which location?
(a) Montevideo.
(b) Tasmania.
(c) Gibraltar.
(d) Cape of Good Hope.
3. What group of Indians chased the Spray in the Bay?
(a) Amazonian.
(b) Fortesque.
(c) Apache.
(d) Anasazi.
4. What adjective best describes the Brits' attitude toward Slocum?
(a) Rude.
(b) Cordial.
(c) Cold.
(d) Exhuberant.
5. Where was Slocum when he encountered another captain?
(a) Cape Forward.
(b) Cape May.
(c) Cape Horn.
(d) Cape Cod.
Short Answer Questions
1. One of the most interesting landmarks described by Slocum at this point was a place known as Dismal ____ Reach.
2. In what year did Slocum leave for his trip around the world?
3. What adjective is used to describe Slocum's friend the captain?
4. Slocum was offered a job aboard the experimental gunboat called:
5. What was the name of the first boat co-owned by Slocum?
Short Essay Questions
1. Loneliness and boredom became issues for Slocum. Detail at least one or two things Slocum did in order to relieve these things.
2. Although the townspeople were amused by Slocum's ambitions, the author saw a different side of the boat. What plans did Slocum have for the Spray?
3. Discuss Slocum's interaction with the crew of the Colombia.
4. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum encountered more issues with the weather. Explain the issues and Slocum's decision on how to move forward.
5. Many people were concerned about Slocum's inexperience on the open sea. Explain the point of view of the people and Slocum's attitude.
6. What was the reaction of the townspeople when Slocum agreed to the deal?
7. What is Joshua Slocum's relationship with his father? How is John Slocum described?
8. Detail Slocum's first encounter with thieves and bandits. Discuss how the author outwitted a pirate.
9. Who is Ebenezer Pierce? How did the man affect Slocum's future?
10. Discuss some of the issues encountered by Slocum after leaving Buenos Aires.
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